Man injured in Abuja federal secretariat fire

A man has been confirmed injured by a fire outbreak at the Federal Ministry of Education, Federal Secretariat, Abuja on Wednesday evening.

The Federal Capital Territory Fire Service has said that the injured man, who is yet to be identified, was probably working late when the incident occurred.

Mr Ibrahim Muhammad, the FCT Fire Service Public Relations Officer, confirmed that the man was injured in the leg and there is no fatality.

Mr. Ibrahim said that the fire occurred on the second floor and was likely caused by a split air conditioner but yet to be confirmed.

According to him, the fire affected the registry and records, accounts, pension and variation units since 8:00 pm on Wednesday but the situation is now under control due to efforts of firefighters on ground.